Embarkation
Die Embarkation der Passagiere begann um 14 Uhr.
The boarding of the passengers began at 2 PM.
The act of passengers boarding a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle for a journey.
Nach der Embarkation dürfen keine Handgepäckstücke mehr mitgeführt werden.
After embarkation, no more carry-on items may be brought aboard.
Die Embarkation der Teilnehmer für die Kreuzfahrt war reibungslos.
The embarkation of the cruise participants went smoothly.
Used in travel contexts, especially for ships and planes. Often paired with 'Passagiere' (passengers) or 'Teilnehmer' (participants).
The process of loading cargo or equipment onto a vehicle or vessel.
Die Embarkation der Container dauerte mehrere Stunden.
The loading of the containers took several hours.
Common in logistics and shipping industries.
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Pro Tip
Avoid confusion with 'Einreise' (entry into a country)
Embarkation refers specifically to boarding a vehicle or vessel, not entering a country. Use 'Einreise' for immigration procedures.
Gold Rule
Use with correct prepositions
Embarkation is typically used with 'für' (for) or 'von' (of), e.g., 'Embarkation von Passagieren' (boarding of passengers). Avoid using it with 'auf' (on) unless referring to a specific platform or gate.
Word Origin
From French 'embarquement', derived from 'embarquer' (to embark), itself from Old French 'en-' (in) + 'barque' (ship, from Late Latin 'barca', from Greek 'baris' (Egyptian boat)). The term entered German via French in the 17th century.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in formal or technical contexts. In everyday speech, 'Einsteigen' (boarding) or 'Abflug' (departure for planes) may be more common.